Hershey Defends Local Draft Boards in Mobilization Debate
Washington report quotes Gen Hershey defending neighborhood draft boards and local participation as essential to Selective Service. He argues urbanized America still needs local boards and states’ roles, while commission plans to replace boards with regional centers face opposition from conservatives and concerns over representation.
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Commission Recommendation Aims to Federalize Draft Process
A commission proposal would shift the draft system toward federal control and reduce state involvement. The commissioner noted the change would take time to enact and defended the President's hesitation on the focal boards.
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